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Record 1 2005-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungi and Myxomycetes
  • Toxicology
  • Plant Diseases
  • CBRNE Weapons
DEF

A toxin produced by certain species and strains of Fusarium fungi.

CONT

The T-2 mycotoxin, which is classified as a trichothecene mycotoxin, is elaborated from the fusarial species of fungus. According to the current declassified literature, the T-2 mycotoxin is the only mycotoxin known to have been used as a biological weapon.

OBS

"T2" should read "T index 2".

Key term(s)
  • T-2 toxin
  • T2 mycotoxin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Champignons et myxomycètes
  • Toxicologie
  • Maladies des plantes
  • Armes CBRNE
DEF

Une des principales toxines de la famille des trichothécènes produite par des champignons du genre Fusarium.

OBS

"T2" se lit "T indice 2".

Spanish

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